Written answers

Wednesday, 25 January 2006

  • School Curriculum
    Question 1212: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40331/05]
  • Decentralisation Programme
    Question 1213: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding the decentralisation programme to Mullingar; if progress has been made in regard to the sourcing of a suitable...
  • Special Educational Needs.
    Question 1214: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason that the advertised post for a temporary teacher required for a special school in County Mayo from 1 September 2005 was...
  • Inquiry into Child Abuse
    Question 1215: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a statement which a person (details supplied) sent to her Department at the end of March 1988...
  • Departmental Correspondence
    Question 1216: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has satisfied herself that statements made by members of her Department over the period 1992 to 1996 regarding representations...
  • Special Educational Needs
    Question 1217: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the disparity between students with learning and other disabilities attending post-primary schools in north and south...
  • Gaelscoileanna Statistics
    Question 1219: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in respect of every gaelscoil in the 26 Counties, she will provide the name and address, the approximate size, the date on which...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1220: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the continued delays in the purchasing of the site off Oscar Traynor Road, Dublin 5, earmarked for a gaelscoil (details...
  • Special Educational Needs
    Question 1221: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if consideration will be given for a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied) in County Clare together with a lap top...
  • School Staffing
    Question 1222: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if all of the 20 one-teacher schools will have a second person working in the school on health and safety grounds; and if she will...
  • Higher Education Grants
    Question 1224: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way in which the review of her Department's policy towards persons holding non-vocational postgraduate degrees in law seeking...
  • Special Educational Needs
    Question 1226: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the discussions which have taken place involving officials of her Department and officials of the South Eastern Health Board and...
  • Educational Disadvantage
    Question 1227: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the work of the Kildare Community and Education Partnership; if her Department will assist with the...
  • School Staffing
    Question 1228: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the health and safety issue in the other 13 one-teacher schools; if the necessary moneys will be sanctioned...
  • Schools Recognition
    Question 1229: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for recognition as a national primary school by a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow in...
  • Higher Education Grants
    Question 1230: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in processing an application first made in 2002 for a higher education grant by a person (details supplied)...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1231: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposed extension for a school (details supplied) in County Limerick. [40253/05]
  • Residential Institutions Redress Board
    Question 1232: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the campaign by former residents of the Morning Star mother and baby unit to be included on the...
  • Higher Education Grants
    Question 1234: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the higher education grant has not been approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare under the...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1235: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Donegal can be included in the small school initiative programme for 2005-06; and if she will...
  • School Accommodation
    Question 1237: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal for an extra classroom in September 2006;...
  • Summer Works Scheme
    Question 1240: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made on an application under the summer works scheme by a school (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if...
  • School Staffing
    Question 1242: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the staffing arrangements for learning support teachers and resource teacher positions available to two schools (details supplied) in...
  • Higher Education Grants
    Question 1243: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a situation whereby a person (details supplied) in County Cork has been refused a third level grant will be investigated. [40374/05]
  • Special Educational Needs
    Question 1244: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an assessment of the needs of a special school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 has been carried out; her views on the shortcomings...
  • School Accommodation
    Question 1246: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to expand education facilities in existing primary and post primary schools in County Louth, in view of the significant...
  • Third Level Funding
    Question 1247: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount of money allocated to each of the institutes of technology in 2005 to cover recurrent expenditure; and if she will make a...
  • Special Educational Needs
    Question 1251: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason there are no places for 29 children with autism on the northside of Dublin. [1030/06]
  • Stay Safe Programme
    Question 1256: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in Sligo which run the stay safe programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1039/06]
  • Physical Education Facilities
    Question 1257: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the intended use for a sports hall (details supplied) in Dublin 16; if the site of this building is required for the new school and...
  • School Accommodation
    Question 1259: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the lowest tender available for construction of the additional classroom approved for...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1260: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application for an extension by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a...
  • Third Level Admissions
    Question 1261: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Dublin can be admitted to third level education; and if she will make a statement on the...
  • Departmental Staff
    Question 1262: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff in her Department currently on leave undertaking full-time study paid for by her Department; the number...
  • Special Educational Needs
    Question 1263: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding recent changes in relation to the teaching of children with mild learning difficulties and the new general...
  • Departmental Appointments
    Question 1264: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of public appointments made by her Department or her predecessors since 1997. [1160/06]
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1266: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the level of progress regarding the provision of new primary school development in Passage West, County Cork. [1178/06]
  • School Completion Programme
    Question 1267: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the level of progress regarding the provision of a new primary school development in Rochestown, County Cork. [1179/06]
  • School Accommodation
    Question 1269: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a new classroom, resource room and library will be provided for a school (details supplied) in County Offaly to alleviate the...
  • School Transport
    Question 1270: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim; if school transport will be granted; and if she...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1271: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding relative to a school building project for a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if...
  • Site Acquisitions
    Question 1272: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she is taking to acquire a site for a college (details supplied) in County Leitrim; if she has satisfied herself regarding...
  • School Accommodation
    Question 1273: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application with her Department from Leitrim vocational educational committee for post-primary education in...
  • School Transport
    Question 1274: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 203 of 21 October 2003, 113 of 6 November 2003 and 257 of 4 February 2004, if a bus service...
  • School Curriculum
    Question 1275: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether physical education comprises an essential part of the school curriculum; the progress which has been made in the...
  • Psychological Service
    Question 1277: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a meeting between the National Educational Psychological Service and the Health Service Executive, midlands area will take place...
  • School Completion Programme
    Question 1278: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the construction of a new school for a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if contracts have been accepted;...
  • School Transport
    Question 1279: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated with alternative school transport; and if she will make a statement...
  • School Staffing
    Question 1280: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the review of one-teacher schools with fewer than 12 pupils enrolled on 30 September 2004 with particular...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1281: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if tenders will be invited for the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Mayo. [1464/06]
  • Higher Education Grants
    Question 1282: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a higher education course will be sanctioned by her department (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1283: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status and progress of a building project (details supplied); the steps which are required to expedite the project; the resources...
  • School Accommodation
    Question 1286: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements she intends to put in place to allow the new sports halls at schools (details supplied) to be used by the local...
  • Youth Services
    Question 1287: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if €25,000 has been allocated to Rathmines Information and Community Services Centre Limited; her views on whether that is adequate...
  • Adult Education
    Question 1288: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the student capacity of the new National Maritime College; the number of personnel from the Naval Service which can be accommodated at...
  • Special Educational Needs
    Question 1291: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the educational requirements and supports required by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny have been assessed by her...
  • Consultancy Contracts
    Question 1292: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the funds spent by her Department since June 1997 on consultants, legal experts and external advice; the number of reports produced...
  • School Accommodation
    Question 1293: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will authorise the requested increase to the grant for an additional classroom for a school (details supplied) in County...
  • School Management
    Question 1294: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the continuing delay in the formulation of a fully representative board of management for schools (details supplied) in...
  • Special Educational Needs
    Question 1295: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her policy regarding the further development of the CABS education system for children in the autistic spectrum (details supplied)....
  • School Staffing
    Question 1297: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if extra teaching staff can or will be allocated to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare based on the class size and the...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1298: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the process to allocate the necessary major capital funding to facilitate requirements at a school (details supplied) in County...
  • Site Acquisitions
    Question 1299: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has taken place in the matter of clarification of site and premises of a new school at Kill, County Kildare...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1301: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has taken place in regard to the provision of the extra facilities required at a school (details supplied) in...
  • Pupil-Teacher Ratio
    Question 1303: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to improve the pupil-teacher ratio at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare in line with best practice elsewhere;...
  • School Staffing
    Question 1304: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when extra teaching staff will be appointed having particular regard to local demographics at a school (details supplied) in County...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1306: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to extra facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a...
  • Pupil-Teacher Ratio
    Question 1325: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to bring pupil-teacher ratios into line with commitments entered into at the 2002 general election at primary and second...
  • Special Educational Needs
    Question 1326: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she expects to meet the full requirement in respect of special needs teachers and assistants in all schools throughout the...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1327: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the degree to which school places and facilities at primary and second level exist in Clane, County Kildare to meet requirements; the...
  • Schools Refurbishment
    Question 1331: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when roof repairs will be completed at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter....
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1333: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to extra facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a...
  • Special Educational Needs
    Question 1336: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made by the National Council for Special Education in respect of an application by a project (details...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1338: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she expects the quality and extent of school buildings will be brought up to the required standard in terms of extra space and...
  • School Transport
    Question 1339: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school bus pass will be issued to two students attending a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1340: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made within her Department regarding the provision of a permanent building for a school (details supplied)...
  • School Transport
    Question 1341: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the contents of a report (details supplied) when a decision will be taken regarding same; the...
  • Pension Provisions
    Question 1342: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a company, details supplied, has been requested by her Department to participate in the public service transfer network; its...
  • School Transport
    Question 1344: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in having school bus transport provided for a first year student (details supplied) in County Cork. [1689/06]
  • Special Educational Needs
    Question 1345: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation of a six year old child who only has 12.5 special needs assistances and limited resources; if a full-time special needs...
  • Institutes of Technology
    Question 1346: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the functionality of the management information system installed in all...
  • School Accommodation
    Question 1347: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if and when a decision will be made on a request to enter into a temporary letting agreement for the lands required for a school...
  • School Transport
    Question 1348: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school transport route will be reviewed for persons (details supplied) in County Mayo. [1727/06]
  • Educational Disadvantage
    Question 1349: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to an application for a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the...
  • Language Exemptions
    Question 1350: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of students within the education system exempted from the study of English; the number of such students exempted on the...
  • Physical Education Facilities
    Question 1352: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application for a physical education hall at a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; if the project is...
  • School Accommodation
    Question 1353: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a technical inspection of both existing primary school sites and buildings has being undertaken by her Department at Lixnaw, County...
  • Departmental Funding
    Question 1356: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if funding will be provided to a group (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [1801/06]
  • Departmental Staff
    Question 1357: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount of money collected by her Department by way of superannuation payments by employees in 2003, 2004 and 2005; and where...
  • Capitation Grants
    Question 1358: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the delays in students receiving their maintenance grants from third level colleges; and if she...
  • School Accommodation
    Question 1359: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project of a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; when this project will gain approval...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1360: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project of a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; when this project will gain approval...
  • School Accommodation
    Question 1363: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, noting the major difficulty with school places for primary schools that existed in Mullingar in 2005, remedial action has been...
  • Special Educational Needs
    Question 1364: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if one-to-one tuition will be restored to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [1884/06]
  • School Transport
    Question 1365: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a school bus travelling to a school (details supplied) in County Limerick on...
  • Bullying in the Workplace
    Question 1366: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the policy to deal with bullying in her Department; if same has been circulated to all employees; if there are outstanding law cases...
  • Departmental Staff
    Question 1367: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the bonuses that were paid to her staff for the year ending 31 December 2005; the amount of money that was paid; the way in which this...
  • Higher Education Grants
    Question 1368: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a higher education grant application will be pursued in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [1942/06]
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1369: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for additional facilities for a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [2084/06]
  • Special Educational Needs
    Question 1370: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made with regard to a group (details supplied) in County Armagh; the range of services that will be provided initially...
  • Schools Refurbishment
    Question 1371: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has received an application from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 for refurbishment works; when a decision...
  • Physical Education Facilities
    Question 1372: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made in providing for the development of a sports hall for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; if...
  • Site Acquisitions
    Question 1373: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made in the acquisition of a site for a school (details supplied) if the site has been acquired; the...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1375: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to proposals by her Department to re-develop a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; if budgetary provision...
  • Multi-Denominational Schools
    Question 1376: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the provision of a primary school for Tyrellstown, Dublin 15, and Educate Together, currently occupying...
  • Public Service Procurement
    Question 1377: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has produced an annual corporate procurement plan in respect of each of the years 2000 to 2005; and if she will make...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1378: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the proposals for the management of the new physical education hall at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make...
  • School Curriculum
    Question 1379: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action being taken in schools to promote healthy eating habits among children; and if she will make a statement on the matter....
  • School Staffing
    Question 1380: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the shortage of woodwork teachers due to the building boom; if in particular her attention has...
  • Departmental Bodies
    Question 1381: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the bodies under the aegis of her Department which have not provided her with a 2004 annual report; and in the case of each body from...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1382: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when approval of an application for major capital funding from the management authority of a college (details supplied) in County...
  • Adult Education
    Question 1383: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if funding will be made available to a group (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [2335/06]
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1385: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the costings relative to the rent of a third pre-fab at a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be approved; the...
  • Youth Services
    Question 1386: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the introduction of the Youth Work Act 2001; her plans for roll out of more services for young people in 2006; and if...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1387: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if stage two submission in connection with the required phase two extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare has been...
  • Psychological Service
    Question 1389: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of educational psychologists working in Kildare national schools; the number of schools which have no direct service in the...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1390: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if stage three submission in relation to the required extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare has been approved;...
  • School Placement
    Question 1400: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has received an application for approval for a Gaelcholáiste in Arklow, County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on...
  • Schools Building Projects
    Question 1401: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she last visited a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if an announcement regarding approval for a physical education...
  • Freedom of Information
    Question 1406: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the public bodies and agencies within her Department exempted from the full remit of the freedom of information legislation; and if...

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